Where do we get information about health and science?
While many of us strongly prefer online sources when seeking out health and science information, a majority first encounter health or science stories through traditional news outlets.
Four Steps to Getting Better Political and Election News
Broaden your news diet. Probably the most important thing you can do is make sure that you’re not only getting news that confirms what you already believe. At the same time, it’s important not to “overcorrect” and seek out sources that have a totally opposite bias from yours, which will almost certainly just make you angry and reinforce your current opinions. Instead, find sources from a more moderate, different point of view.
Where are you? Sharing locations
It’s easier than ever to know the whereabouts of your family and friends. There are devices you can buy with wearable GPS systems. Effectively, you can be traced and tracked by loved ones.
“Break the Fake”: Media Literacy Week starts today, promoting fact-checking and stopping the spread of misinformation
Ottawa, ON – October 7, 2019
MediaSmarts and the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) are today launching Media Literacy Week (October 7 to 11) with teachers and students, libraries and museums, and community groups across the country engaging in activities that encourage Canadians to “Break the Fake” and check information they see online before sharing it.
Break the Fake Tip #2: Find the source
Because it’s so easy to copy and share things online, it’s important to find out where something originally came from before you decide whether or not to trust it. Someone might have shared it with you on social media, or a news story might be based on someone else’s story.
Break the Fake: What’s in the frame?
In this lesson, students are introduced to the idea that what they see in media can be deceptive. They explore the idea that media are “framed” by their creators and consider what parts of the world are left out of the frame.
Outcome Chart - British Columbia - Physical and Health Education 7
This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the BC Grade 7 Physical and Health Education curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
Outcome Chart - British Columbia - Literacy Foundations - Social Studies
This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the British Columbia, Literacy Foundations - Social Studies curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Cinema as a Witness to Modern History Social Studies 12
Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Cinema as a Witness to Modern History Social Studies 12
Outcome Chart - Manitoba - English as an Additional Language Senior Years
Outcome Chart - Manitoba - English as an Additional Language Senior Years